Apart from an awfully large crane, is there anything to stop Warwickshire going into the Engine House? As we have the facility we may as well use it!_________________doing nothing in particular but doing it very well.

When 7714 (next one out) is removed its place will probably be taken by 5764 which is due to come out of service at the end of this year - and that is still with 2 others on static undercover display elsewhere (7819- Swindon;45110 - Barrow Hill).

I imagined space would be the limiting factor. Perhaps when it's a little less cramped in there (if that ever happens) it would be a viable possibility.

It would be nice to put it in in the future with the Lady A all nicely repainted, perhaps in Gordon's spot next to the pub scene - a little bit of SVR 1970s style!_________________doing nothing in particular but doing it very well.

I saw Warwickshire the other week and noticed that after being stored outside for several years now, it is starting to rust and the paint is fading/flaking. Maybe only a cosmetic problem at the moment, but if this is allowed to go any further then it could lead to serious corrosion etc.

has had its boiler and tank lifted on Friday 16th September 2011. This is the start of the long anticipated overhaul of this locomotive, which was an active early member of the Severn Valley Railway fleet. Work is going to initially focus on design and approval of a new boiler, this will replace the current boiler which is beyond economic repair